Catalysis and Spectroscopy Research Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a motivated intern to support its Transient Kinetic Analysis team. The intern will operate catalysts under agile conditions that ramp and cut back with variable energy prices, and conduct mechanistic studies of catalysts under various reaction conditions. The project focuses on operando spectroscopic studies of a methanol synthesis catalyst, using techniques such as diffuse reflectance, Raman, and photoluminescence. The team works an onsite 9x80 schedule at the Idaho Falls campus. The internship start date and duration vary based on the project and the student's availability. This is a multi-level internship posting; placement at the appropriate level depends on degree field and level of education.
Requirements
- Be enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program majoring in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or Engineering.
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Be authorized to work in the U.S.; CPT and OPT authorization are included.
- Submit a current resume or CV.
- Submit unofficial transcripts, including current and completed degree programs.
- Submit a current class schedule and number of credits.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with catalysis and spectroscopy research.
Responsibilities
- Operate catalysts under agile conditions that ramp and cut back with variable energy prices.
- Conduct mechanistic studies of catalysts under various reaction conditions.
- Perform operando spectroscopic studies of a methanol synthesis catalyst, using techniques such as diffuse reflectance, Raman, and photoluminescence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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